Goals provide us with a sense of direction and motivate us to complete the task at hand. SMART Goals, by their definition, are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely and are a useful tool for a staff members’ performance development. They can also be helpful in focusing a work team to move projects forward.

Learning Objectives:

Dive into what SMART Goals are

How to create SMART goals

Explore alternatives for instances when SMART Goals may not be an effective measurement tool

Presenter:

Sara Hodgson is the Director of Human Resources at the Mandel Jewish Community Center where she is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures encompassing all aspects of Human Resources including employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, and recruitment. Prior to joining the Mandel JCC in 2014, Sara was the HR Manager at the Cleveland Museum of Art for 16 years. Sara has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Ohio University and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certifications.